Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Apr 1, 2002· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2001-1175
CVE-2001-1175
Description
vipw in the util-linux package before 2.10 causes /etc/shadow to be world-readable in some cases, which would make it easier for local users to perform brute force password guessing.
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Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:andries_brouwer:util-linux:2.10s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:a:andries_brouwer:util-linux:2.10s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:andries_brouwer:util-linux:2.11d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: < 2.10
Patches
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References
4- www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-095.htmlnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/3036nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-132.htmlnvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6851nvd
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